Peppermint Meltaways

cookies:
1 c. real butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cornstarch

frosting:
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. softened butter
2 T. milk
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring

crushed candy canes or peppermint candy

Combine butter, p. sugar and pep extract. Beat until creamy. Add flour and cornstarch and beat until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate until firm 30 - 60 minutes.
Heat oven to 350. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls.  Place onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 12 to 15 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, then frost with icing and sprinkle tops with crushed peppermint candy.                                                                                          - Tricia